Scrum Master to support a Data Initiative

Our Tier-1 banking client is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support the Data Team, which focuses on data ingestion, acquisition, and sourcing. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure smooth collaboration between stakeholders and the development team. Additionally, this role will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation to support data processes and team workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews).
• Coach the team on Agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine and prioritize the backlog.
• Remove blockers and ensure efficient team operations.
• Maintain and improve documentation related to data ingestion, acquisition, and sourcing processes.
• Track sprint progress, team velocity, and key Agile metrics.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a data-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience working with data ingestion, acquisition, or ETL processes is a plus.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar Agile tools.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) preferred.